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Experts in computers, biotechnology, structural materials, and transportation provide a concise introduction to the promising technologies in these four exciting fields that affect all of society. Each section begins with a brief overview of the field, followed by more detailed papers describing specific technological advances, their current and projected applications, and the obstacles that must be overcome to ensure future progress. Table of Contents Front Matter I. Computers of the Future Introduction Ultra Large Scale Integration and Beyond The Evolution of Computer Systems Software and Unorthodox Architectures: Where Are We Headed? II. New Frontiers in Biotechnology Introduction Biochemical Engineering Solutions to Biotechnological Problems Biotechnology and Agricultural Research for Crop Improvement Biotechnology for Health Care III. Advances in Structural Materials Introduction Rapid Solidification Technology Exploring the Limits of Polymer Properties: Structural ComponentsFrom Rigid- and Flexible-Chain Polymers High-Technology Ceramics IV. Transportation Technology Introduction Air Technology: The Transport Vehicle and Its DevelopmentEnvironment Earth Walls Technological Opportunities and the Railroad Industry Biographical Sketches